LOS ANGELES – UCLA beat 10th-ranked Oklahoma 82-76 for its first victory over a ranked opponent in three attempts this season.

“We focused on our defense and we just got more possessions,” Bruins coach Cori Close said.

Atonye Nyingifa had career highs of 28 points and 16 rebounds and Nirra Fields added a career-best 17 points for UCLA (2-2). The Bruins had a 49-29 rebounding advantage, including 20-5 on the offensive boards.

In another game involving a Pac-12 team, Reshanda Gray had 23 points and 10 rebounds as 17th-ranked California beat Northwestern 65-51.

Cal officials said All-Pac-12 forward Gennifer Brandon has taken indefinite leave from the team for personal reasons.